Music for Young Children

Sunrise (3 yr)

The goal of this program is to provide an introduction to the exciting world of music to very young children.

The curriculum develops listening awareness, fine motor skills, social interaction, confidence and attention span. It involves lots of singing, rhythm, movement and a whole of of fun! A parent (or alternate adult) stays for the class and is totally involved with the child’s activities.

The Sunrise class is divided into three progressive student manuals each covering a 10 week term.

Sunshine (4-5 yr)

MYC provides Sunshine classes for 4 and 5 year olds. The children learn a foundation of music and focus on learning the keyboard/piano as their main instrument.

They sing, play rhythm instruments, listen to music stories, compose their own songs, play games, play keyboards/pianos and participate in various other activities during the class. A parent (or alternate adult) is always present helping with these activities.

Sunbeams (5-6 yr)

The Sunbeams classes are for 5 and 6 year olds. The children learn the foundation of music and focus on learning the keyboard/piano as their main instrument.

They sing, play rhythm instruments, listen to and create music stories, compose their own songs, play games, play keyboard/pianos, learn about composers and participate in various other activities during the class. A parent(or alternate adult) is always present helping with these activities.

Moonbeams (7, 8, 9 yr)

MYC provides Moonbeams classes for 7, 8, and 9 year olds. The children learn the foundation of music and focus on learning the keyboard/piano as their main instrument.

They sing, play rhythm instruments, listen to and create music stories, compose their own songs, play games, play keyboard/piano, learn about composers and participate in various other activities during the class. A parent is always present helping with these activities.